A Glam Xmas Reissue Revival Released as a 7-inch vinyl single reissue in the UK on November 29, 1985, on EMI/RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 187), Mud’s “Lonely This Christmas” — their 1974 glam Christmas No. 1 — returned with “I Can't Stand It” on the B-side. The 12-inch edition (12 RAK 187) added “The Cat Crept In.” Direct Metal Mastered pressing, black EMI labels with silver text, generic sleeve in wraparound picture sleeve. Re-entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 61. A f

Mud’s leopard-print king rules the continent – Dutch teens go Tiger-crazy! Les Grey of Mud on the cover of German/Dutch Popfoto magazine, December 1974 – complete with aviators, choker, and that trademark grin. Inside: 5 giant posters (Mud #1, Deep Purple #2) and features on Emerson Lake & Palmer, New York Dolls, Eric Clapton, Brian Connolly, Rubettes, and the Osmonds. More international glam cover conquests added weekly.